KEXP is my favorite Seattle radio station. My carās radio is practically locked into the 90.3 tuning. Different DJās rotate throughout the day spanning all genreās of music. From blues to underground hiphop. Bands local to the Pacific Northwest or perhaps from a different country like Iceland. I totally appreciate that Iām constantly discovering new music from this radio station. Thanks to the realtime playlist, I can take note of what was played.
Listener Powered Radio ā Music That Matters
One of the taglines of KEXP is āListener Powered Radio.ā This is because KEXP is a non-profit organization that is funded by donations. In fact, I try to donate every year. Because of that, commercial influence doesnāt affect the music that gets played or the artists they highlight. This fully enables the DJs to select music that matters.
The Gathering Space at the Seattle Center
KEXP has a physical presence at the Seattle Center. This is definitely one of my āhappy places.ā You can watch the DJās do their thing in the booth while sipping on a coffee from La Marzocco. Furthermore, they use this space to host live performances. Sometimes itās on-air via the in-studio room. Other times itās out in the Gathering Space. This is a unique and special place that allows them to directly connect with the community.
Tuning in
There are several ways to listen to KEXP. If youāre near the Seattle area, simply turn on the radio to 90.3. If youāre on a computer at home you can stream the live broadcast in your web browser. If youāve got a mobile phone, thereās an app. Finally, thereās a youtube channel with recordings of past performances. These are some of the very best videos Iāve seen of bands, anywhere. Itās truly remarkable.